Care Team Leader / Senior Carer

Leonard Cheshire Disability; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. As a Team Leader, you'll supervise a passionate team of Support Workers, ensuring that our customers receive exceptional care and support tailored to their individual needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. With a commitment to fostering independence and achieving personal aspirations, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages your development. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wagestream

Free Blue Light Card

Generous Annual Leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Excellent Training Programmes

Free DBS Check

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising a team and working within a care setting.
• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective supervision of Support Workers promoting positive outcomes.
• Ensure customers receive the best care and assistance with daily tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Supervision

Flexibility

Creative Problem Solving

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

NVQ/SVQ Level 4

Job description

Full time, 36 hours per week. Shifts are from 19:30 - 07:30.

A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Newlands House rated "Good" by CQC is a home for 37 people with physical disabilities.

We are based on Main Street, Netherseal, Swadlincote DE12 8DA. Please check the location before applying.

As a Team Leader with Leonard Cheshire, you will become part of a fantastic team. You will provide effective supervision of a team of Support Workers, leading with passion and enthusiasm promoting positive outcomes for disabled people with a flexible and proactive approach.

You will ensure our customers receive the very best care, personal support, and assistance with daily life tasks. Supporting our Person Centred approach, you will ensure maximum independence for our customers and help them achieve individual aspirations.

This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity, offering you the chance to grow and develop as a member of the Leonard Cheshire team, further enhancing your already successful career as a care professional.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Ideally have a level of professional development and registration (NVQ/SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, L4 NVQ/SVQ) or be willing to work towards a relevant qualification.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Have experience in supervising a team.
• Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
• Be experienced in working within a care setting.
• Have the flexibility to work within rostered hours and be prepared to participate in an on-call rota where required.

Your benefits and rewards:

As well as competitive pay, we offer a wide range of employee rewards such as Wagestream, the option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before payday, a free Blue Light card with discounts for high street retailers, eating out, and fun family days. There is also a free DBS check, generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, excellent training programmes relevant to your role, and so much more!

If you have any questions or further inquiries, please contact [e-mail] or call 0783 410 7791.